Port Vale have signed former Reading youngster Diamond Edwards following a trial over the summer.

Edwards, raised in the town, rose through the ranks with the Royals before sealing a switch to Southampton in 2019.

The 20-year-old, tipped for the top, made just one appearance for the Saints in three years but was a regular for the Under-18 and Under-21 sides despite suffering a long-term injury in 2022.

Spending the summer with the League Two Valiants, Edwards impressed boss Darren Moore enough to be offered a deal.

Signing a one-year deal at Vale Park, the winger is yet to make his debut for the club.

Speaking to the club website, Moore, said: “Diamond has spent the majority of the summer on trial with us and has impressed throughout.

“He is an exciting player who likes to play on the front foot and get at defenders to create chances, something that I’m sure will be thoroughly appreciated by our supporters.

“Diamond will be a really good attacking asset to the squad as we progress through the season and adds even further competition for places in the wide areas of the team. I am delighted to officially welcome him into our squad.”